A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men in Astha Kunj Park. T
Police launch hunt for accused
NEW DELHI: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men at Astha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir after the accused allegedly posed as policemen and separated her from her male friend, Delhi Police said. 7. A PCR call regarding the alleged rape was received at around 8.45pm. Based on her statement, an FIR was registered at Amar Colony police station under sections 70(2), 61(2), 115(2) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 6 and 17 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The girl and her male friend had gone to Kalkaji Mandir for darshan at around 7pm, police said. The other two men also allegedly sexually assaulted her, police said. Police said he fired three rounds despite being asked to surrender.
After visiting the temple, the two entered the nearby Astha Kunj Park through Gate No. One of the accused, identified as Asif, allegedly threatened the girl with a firearm and a knife before sexually assaulting her. The SHO of Amar Colony police station and police staff reached Astha Kunj Park, where they found the girl and her friend. When the police team intercepted him, Asif allegedly opened fire at the officers.
The incident unfolded over a little more than an hour on Sunday, according to the police account.